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Extended ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and RGB lighting

MSI

MSI MEG Z590 GODLIKE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-BZ8J-MSSHS

Extended ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs with DDR4 up to 5600 MT/s, dual 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 11th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports 10th Gen In
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardDDR4 5600(OC)/ 5333(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core plus Pentium Gold and Celeron on LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 5600 MHz overclocked with 128 GB maximum capacity across four slots
  • Dual PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 3.0 x16 for high-speed graphics and expansion cards
  • 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E AX210 and Bluetooth 5.2 for fast wired and wireless networking
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with one M.2 Gen4 x4 64 Gb/s and three M.2 Gen3 x4 32 Gb/s slots for storage flexibility

Z590 platform for 10th and 11th Gen Core

The MSI MEG Z590 GODLIKE uses the Intel Z590 chipset and LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Gen and 11th Gen Intel Core processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode with overclocked speeds reaching 5600 MHz. Extended ATX layout provides two PCI Express 4.0 x16 slots and one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for multi-GPU or add-in cards.

Connectivity bundle shifts I/O balance

Dual LAN combines an Aquantia AQC107 10 Gbps port with an Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbps port for high-throughput wired networks. Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wireless links. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports serve traditional drives while four M.2 slots — one Gen4 x4 64 Gb/s and three Gen3 x4 32 Gb/s — support Intel Optane modules. Onboard 7.1-channel audio rounds out the rear I/O.

Extended ATX install needs case clearance

The Extended ATX form factor requires a chassis that explicitly lists E-ATX support; standard ATX cases often block the right-edge mounting holes. Heavy VRM heatsinks can interfere with tall CPU cooler brackets, so verify cooler keep-out zones before mounting. Route the 24-pin and dual 8-pin EPS cables early — tight routing channels behind the motherboard tray make late insertion difficult. M.2 screw standoffs are pre-installed; confirm key positions match your module lengths to avoid cross-threading.

Highlights

  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core plus Pentium Gold and Celeron on LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 5600 MHz overclocked with 128 GB maximum capacity across four slots
  • Dual PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 3.0 x16 for high-speed graphics and expansion cards
  • 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E AX210 and Bluetooth 5.2 for fast wired and wireless networking
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with one M.2 Gen4 x4 64 Gb/s and three M.2 Gen3 x4 32 Gb/s slots for storage flexibility

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMEG Z590 GODLIKE
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 11th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
ChipsetIntel Z590
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 5600(OC)/ 5333(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC) / 2933(JEDEC)/ 2666(JEDEC)/ 2400(JEDEC)/ 2133(JEDEC) MHz
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 4.0 x162 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slot
3 x M.2 Gen3 x4 32Gb/s slots
Intel Optane ReadyYes
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetAQUANTIA AQC107
Second LAN ChipsetIntel I225-V
Max LAN Speed10Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Back I/O Ports1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out
5 x HD Audio Connectors
2 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (Type-A)
1 x 10G Super LAN
1 x 2.5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Connectors
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorExtended ATX
FeaturesDirect 20 Phases with 90A SPS
INTERSIL digital PWM, direct 20 phases with 90A Smart Power Stage, Titanium Choke III and dual CPU power connectors to unleash the maximum performance.
Quadruple M.2 Connectors
Onboard quadruple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance with one Lightning Gen 4 solution.
Premium Thermal Module
Wavy fin design, 8mm heatpipe, 7W/mK thermal pads, Frozr Heatsink and Aluminum Backplate ensure the extreme performance with low temperature.
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
Thunderbolt 4 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Dais

Questions about this item

Will the CMOS battery on the MSI MEG Z590 GODLIKE need replacing after a few years?

The onboard CMOS battery maintains BIOS settings and clock time; typical life is several years before a replacement is required.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs at full load for hours?

The VRM heatsink and active fan manage heat from the 10Gbps and 2.5Gbps LAN controllers plus the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module under sustained traffic.

How loud does the chipset fan get during all-day operation?

The chipset fan spins only when the Z590 temperature rises above its internal threshold, staying near idle speed for typical workloads.

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